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Swollen Lymph Node Behind The Ear

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Ear problem:
If you have any trauma/cut/irritation/infection/inflammation around that ear- perhaps around the ear lobe, ear canals- you can have enlargement of the lymph node behind the ear. Systemic dusease like viral infection can also cause swollen lymph gland on the area.
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A few things:
Generally speaking, infection or inflammation cause swollen lymph nodes. In response to an infection, the lymph nodes increase production of immune cells to fight the infection, increasing their size and creating some tenderness in the process. Some certain types of cancers can also cause similar swelling. Simple blood tests can evaluate these possibilities, but the vast majority are not cancer.
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Infection:
Lymph nodes swell when they are fighting off an infection. You need to identify and treat the underlying infection and the node should go down. See your doctor for help finding the infection and treating it. Hope you feel better soon.
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Enlarged lymph node :
This can be reactive, due to an infection or healing from a scratch or bite on your head, which is most common. If your bump is tender, painful or persists for more than a couple weeks, you should see your healthcare provider.
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No, not true:
Pituitary tumors do not spread into neck nodes...so you can get that out of your mind. Unless the neck node is bigger than 1 cm and growing in size, you can wait and watch. Otherwise go show it to your Primary care doctor for his/her opinion.
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